Interesting read. Thanks. I was 19 when I bought my very first new Corvette. Had a 66 Chevelle first and a 71 Dodge Demon but the 74 Vette was my first brand new car. Didn't realize what a dog it was until now. LOL. 195 HP? What the heck, ha ha. I did do a few things to it with exhaust and cam but it sure wasn't anything like todays cars. When I get my C8 it will be my third Vette. They have been talking about a mid engine Corvette for as long as I can remember and had pretty much given up that it would ever happen, but glad they finally have it.